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Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Gadkari dedicates to the Nation Road-Over-Bridge on NH 45-A at Puducherry
Project to fulfil long awaited need of the local populace
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari dedicated to Nation via video conference mode a one-kilometre long Road-Over-Bridge across Railway Level Crossing on NH 45-A at Arumparthapuram, Puducherry today. The Road-Over-Bridge worth Rs 35 crore will fulfil long awaited need of Puducherry, especially Villianur, Ariyur, Kandamangalam, Manaveli, Gorimedu, Arovil and Ariyankuppam areas. The event was attended by the Lt. Governor of the UT of Puducherry Dr. Kiran Bedi, Chief Minister Shri V Narayanasamy and Union MoS-RTH Gen  Dr V K Singh, Ministers from the UT, Members of Parliaments, MLAs and senior officers from the Centre and the State.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Gadkari said, the project is envisaged to bring relief to public from traffic jam resulting in saving of time and fuel, safe commutation, reduction in pollution, closure of level crossing, and unhindered passage of railway traffic. He said, four-laning of NH-45 shall provide unhindered connectivity of Puducherry with Karaikal port as well as ECR road which is leading upto Kanyakumari. This will also give impetus to the agriculture and fishing. He said, Rs 70 crore has been spent on NH construction during the last six years in the UT of Puducherry. He informed about the ongoing works in an aggregate length of 287 km for an amount of about Rs 11,000 crore for Tamilnadu - Puducherry Connectivity. These include the Mahabalipuram to Mugaiyur section of NH-332 A, Mugaiyur to Marakkanam Section of NH -332 A, Viluppuram to Puducherry Section of NH -45A, Puducherry to Poondiyankuppam section of NH -45A, Poondiyankuppam to Sattanathapuram section of NH-45A, and Sattanathapuram to Nagapattinam section of NH-45A.
MoS-RTH Gen  Dr V K Singh said, the Ministry is trying to provide full connectivity of Pudduchery with Tamil Nadu and other regions of the country. The Minister informed that work on strengthening of eight km long road from Madagadipet state border to Ariyur Village at an expenditure of Rs 9 crore is likely to complete by the coming December. He further informed that DPR preparation is in progress for Marakkanam - Koonimedu Section of NH 332 A & Pudhucherry Bypass, construction of Grade separator at Rajiv Gandhi Square, and construction of Grade separator at Indira Gandhi Square, at a tentative cost of Rs 1354 crore. The Minister said, CRF works worth about Rs 47 crore have been sanctioned in the UT of Puducherry. Additional proposal for Rs 15 crore may be approved if submitted by the UT Government, he added.
Lt. Governor of the UT of Puducherry Dr Kiran Bedi complemented the central government for fulfilling the aspirations of the people of the UT. She cautioned against the cost over-run of delayed projects, as it causes further delay. She proposed conducting refresher courses for road construction engineers, including PWD officers.
Puducherry Chief Minister Shri V Narayanasamy and Minister for Public Works Shri A. Namassivayam also addressed the event.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Shri Ram Vilas Paswan distributes Hindi Pakhwada Awards 2019; Says every country in the world has its own language & Hindi is the only language that can replace English in India
Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Shri Ram Vilas Paswan distributed the Hindi Pakhwada Awards, 2019 to the officials and employees of the Department of Consumer Affairs in Krishi Bhawan today. Shri Paswan congratulated all the winners and the participants and distributed certificates and prizes. Addressing the gathering after distribution of awards, Shri Paswan said that every country in the world has its own language. He mentioned that great leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and Subhash Chandra Bose though themselves not from Hindi speaking regions, favoured the adoption of Hindi as a National Language. They felt that Hindi has the potential to replace English in India as it is most widely used and is easily understood.
The Union Minister said that India’s culture, tradition and language are all its heritage. He said that English was in fact the last language to come to India and it was introduced by the British to all their erstwhile colonies. Shri Paswan urged all officials and employees to promote Hindi and use it as much as possible in their day to day affairs. The Union Minster also suggested that there should be a Hindi cell which can ensure that all the work in the Ministry is being done/translated in Hindi.
The Minister expressed happiness that the overall usage of Hindi has increased in the Ministry and congratulated all the employees for this. He urged them to keep up the momentum and use simple Hindi and not very ‘klisht’ or complicated Hindi as it becomes difficult to understand. He said that this is one of the hindrance people face and therefore it is important to use simple words that are easily understandable.
The Secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs, Shri Avinash K Srivastava congratulated all the winners and emphasised on the importance of usage of Hindi in official work. He said that it is a matter of pride that the participation rate in the Hindi Pakhwada has been continuously rising. Shri Paswan also release a compilation of poems in Hindi with the theme ‘Betiyaan’ written by Shri Yashpal Sharma who is a Joint Director for Official Language in the Department of Consumer Affairs.
Ministry of Finance
Exchange rate Notification No.104/2021 - Customs 
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 , the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs hereby makes the following amendments in the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs Notification No.98/2021-CUSTOMS , dated 16th December, 2021 with effect from 28th December, 2021.
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Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister remembers the heroes of Kargil War on Kargil Vijay Diwas
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to martyrs of Kargil War on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas. Shri Modi said that Kargil Vijay Diwas brings to the fore the heroic saga of those wonderful bravehearts of India, who will always remain an inspiration for the countrymen.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
“कारगिल विजय दिवस भारत के उन अद्भुत पराक्रमियों की शौर्यगाथा को सामने लाता है, जो देशवासियों के लिए सदैव प्रेरणाशक्ति बने रहेंगे। इस विशेष दिवस पर मैं उनका हृदय से नमन और वंदन करता हूं। जय हिंद!”
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 Vaccination Update
More than 27.28 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 1.82 crore doses still available with States/UTs to be administered
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In addition, the Govt. of India has also been facilitating direct procurement of vaccines by the States/UTs. Vaccination is an integral pillar of the comprehensive strategy of Government of India for containment and management of the pandemic, along with Test, Track, Treat and COVID Appropriate Behaviour.
Implementation of the Liberalized and Accelerated Phase-3 Strategy of Covid-19 Vaccination has started from 1st May 2021.
Under the Strategy, in every month 50% of the total Central Drugs Laboratory  cleared vaccine doses of any manufacturer would be procured by Govt. of India. It would continue to make these doses available to the State Govts totally free of cost as was being done earlier.
More than 27.28 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far, through Government of India  and through direct state procurement category.
Of this, the total consumption, including wastages is 25,45,45,692 doses .
More than 1.82 crore  COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Ministry of Defence
Webinar and Expo with Indonesia on Indian Defence Industry Global Outreach for Collaborative Partnerships
A webinar between India and Indonesia was held yesterday with the theme “Indian Defence Industry Global Outreach for Collaborative Partnerships: Webinar and Expo India Indonesia Defence Cooperation”. It was organized under the aegis of Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence through SIDM.
This webinar was part of the series which are being organized with friendly foreign countries in order to boost defence exports and achieve defence export target of $5 billion in the next five years.
Key officials from both sides participated in the webinar and spoke about need to leverage opportunities for modernizing armed forces and in indigenization of the defence industry.
Various Indian companies such as L&T Defence, Ashok Leyland Limited, Bharat Forge, Tata Aerospace and Defence, MKU, Goa Shipyard Limited and Bharat Electronics Limited. made company and product presentations on major platforms / equipment. From Indonesian side PT. Pindad, PT. Pal, PT. LEN, PT. Dahana and PT. Dirgantara made presentations.
The webinar was attended by more than 150 participants and more than 100 virtual exhibition stalls have been set up in the Expo.
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Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Government is promoting Ethanol Blended Petrol  Programme
Government is encouraging farmers to diversify from water intensive crops
The Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Shri RameswarTeli in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today informed that the Government is already providing subsidized food grains to more than 80 crore beneficiaries across the country through ‘PM Gareeb Kalyan Yojana’.
The Government is also promoting Ethanol Blended Petrol  Programme with broader objectives of providing boost to domestic agriculture sector, environment benefits, reducing import dependency and savings in foreign exchange. Ethanol from sugarcane route is not sufficient to achieve blending targets and for other uses. In view of surplus availability of food grains like maize and rice, ethanol from damaged food grains, maize and surplus rice with FCI has been allowed.
The Government is encouraging farmers to diversify from water intensive crops like rice, sugarcane, etc. to more sustainable crops like maize. Further, National Food Security Mission  is being implemented in the country for increasing the production and productivity of food-grains including maize. Besides, State Governments have been requested to plan and promote maize cultivation by diverting rice/wheat area around distilleries through "special projects" under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana  with the approval of State Level Sanctioning Committee  constituted under the Chairmanship of Chief Secretary of State. Thus, Government aims to create a sustainable market for surplus maize beyond its consumption in the domestic poultry industry. Moreover, production of ethanol from grain like maize gives a co-product called Dried Distillers Grains with Soluble , which is a very high source of protein and is also used as cattle feed/ poultry feed.
Ministry of Railways
SPECIAL METRO SERVICES AFTER TODAY’S ISL FOOTBALL MATCH OF EAST BENGAL FC
Kolkata, September 25, 2023
The Metro railway authority has decided to run special Metro services after today's Indian Super League  match, just like that of September 23, 2023. Thus, the football-lovers will not have to worry about returning home after the match to be played at Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan, Salt Lake today. The Metro Railway authority stated today that special Metro services will be run after the scheduled commercial hours in the East-West Metro Corridor . After today’s football match between East Bengal FC and Jamshedpur FC, a pair of Metro services will be run between Salt Lake Stadium and Sealdah stations of the Green Line.
The first special service will start from Salt Lake Stadium station at 10.30 pm at night and it will reach Sealdah station at 10.37 pm. The second special service will leave Salt Lake Stadium station at 10.40 pm and it will reach Sealdah at 10.47 pm.
Both these special services will stop at Phoolbagan station for entraining and detraining of passengers. Booking counters at the Salt lake Stadium and Phoolbagan stations will remain open for the benefit of the commuters.
President's Secretariat
President of India addresses closing ceremony of the 42nd World Congress of the International Committee of Military Medicine
The President of India, Shri Ram NathKovind, addressed the closing ceremony of the 42nd World Congress of the International Committee of Military Medicine , today  in New Delhi.
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that for nearly a century now, ICMM has been making a meaningful impact in the practice of military medicine across the world. It truly works at the ‘cutting edge’ of the medical profession. Through its Regional and World Congress, ICMM provides a global platform for sharing and meaningful learning.
The President said that the medical service is an important pillar for any military. The Armed Forces Medical Services of India have been providing stellar service not only to the Armed Forces but have also been in the service of the nation both in peace and war. They are the most valuable first responders in times of natural and man-made calamities and crises and are in a perpetual state of readiness. The onus of promoting and delivering preventive, curative and rehabilitative medical care for the serving soldier and his family, including our esteemed veterans, has been carried out by the Armed Forces Medical Services with commendable professionalism.
Prime Minister's Office
PM attends Chintan Shivir organized by DoPT
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today attended the Chintan Shivir organized by the Department of Personnel and Training.
The Prime Minister tweeted :
"Attended the Chintan Shivir organised by @DoPTGoI. Attended the Chintan Shivir organised by @DoPTGoI. Interacted with officers and highlighted ways to further improve synergy and efficiency in the department."
Ministry of Science & Technology
Dr. Harsh Vardhan inaugurates NSG facility at CCMB
Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr Harsh Vardhan inaugurated the Next Generation Sequencing  facility at the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology in Hyderabad today. The facility includes technology for high genome sequencing and also diagnostic sequencing of clinical samples. The state of art machine, acquired at a cost of Rs. 8 crore can sequence 18,000 samples in 8 minutes. The NSG would help prenatal genetic screening and counselling, thereby generating large scale genomic data critical for diagnosis and therapy.
Dr Harsh Vardhan also laid the foundation stone for a new Skilling, Training and Lecture hall complex at CCMB.
The Minister later laid the foundation stone for the ‘ scale up facility for agrochemicals ‘ proposed to be constructed as part of Agro mission project under CSIR. The project aims to develop processes that are cost effective and free from pollution related issues . The Agro mission is focused in promoting the interests of the farmers to develop sustainable agricultural practices.
Later, addressing the staff and students of CSIR- CCMB, IICT and NGRI, Dr Harsh Vardhan, said that the NSG facility would help in finding drugs for rare genetic diseases, which the drug industry does not manufacture due to high costs involved. He said there is a need to develop Scientific Social Responsibility and ensure that research is transferred to industry, and help the public at large.
Addressing a press conference later, the minister said that the National Medical Commission Bill approved recently, by the Union Cabinet would soon be introduced in the Parliament. He said the Prime Minister is keen to achieve New India by 2022, and giving importance to the health of the citizens, as seen in the budgetary allocation to the Health Ministry, which has increased by 150%. The Minister said that the Ayushmann Bharat scheme has so far benefited 10.7 crore people, and 16,000 hospitals have been empaneled under this scheme. He also said that efforts are still on to convince the states of Telangana, West Bengal, Odisha and Delhi to join the scheme. He said the government is committed to eradicate TB by 2025. Intensified Indradhanush will be implemented to vaccinate all children, he said.
He further stated that prevention is the key in many diseases and a social movement on Eating Right should be taken forward to educate our people, stressing the importance of inculcating right food habits.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Two-day visit of Union Sports Minister Shri Anurag Thakur to Ganderbal concludes
Central Government is committed to develop sports infrastructure in the UT: Shri Anurag Thakur
Key Highlight
- Sports Minister met different sports delegations included Ex-players, coaches, current players and budding players from different sports disciplines
- Central Government has earmarked an amount of Rs 200 crore under PM Development Plan for the development of playfields and indoor stadiums in the whole UT of J&K: Sports Minister
Two-day visit of Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting and Youth Affairs and Sports, Shri Anurag Singh Thakur to Ganderbal concluded today.
On day two, Minister met different sports delegations included Ex-players, coaches, current players and budding players from different sports disciplines.
The sports delegation apprised the minister about the current sports facilities available in the UT and put forth various demands for further development of sports culture in whole UT which includes sports industries in J&K, development of existing sports infrastructure, indoor multipurpose training halls at block level, High Altitude training centre, etc.
While interacting with the delegation, the minister said that Central Government is committed to develop sports infrastructure as per the talent and interest of the youth adding that Central Government has earmarked an amount of Rs 200 crore under PM Development Plan for the development of playfields and indoor stadiums in the whole UT of J&K.
He said that 40 centres are approved under Khelo India scheme in UT in which necessary training will be given to the youth as per their talent and interest in particular sports besides various other programs are in pipe line to provide scientific training to the sports persons, he said.
While replying to the demands raised, the minister said that it is encouraging that people are focused towards sports which is pride for whole nation and assured all support for development of both winter and summer games in the region.
Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Ahmad Khan, DDC Chairperson Ganderbal, NuzhatIshfaq, Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Krittika Jyotsna, DDC Vice Chairperson, SP Ganderbal and other officers of district administration were also present on the occasion.
Earlier, the minister paid obeisance at KheerBhawani Shrine, Tulamulla and prayed for happiness, prosperity and well-being of all.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
For harnessing agricultural and food products exports potential from eastern Uttar Pradesh, APEDA organized ‘Agri-export conference cum Buyer Seller Meet’ at Mirzapur
Smt Anupriya Patel, Minister of State for Commerce & Industry along with key officials and farmers attend the meet
For harnessing agricultural and processed food products exports potential from the eastern Uttar Pradesh also referred as Purvanchal, APEDA organized ‘Agri-Export Conference cum Buyer Seller Meet’ at Mirzapur, where Union Minister of State of Commerce and Industry, Smt. Anupriya Patel and more than 700 farmers, exporters and farmers attended the conference.
Addressing the Conference yesterday, Smt Anupriya Patel said that the increase in agricultural and processed food products exports from Purvanchal will not only boost India’s foreign exchange earnings, it will help in doubling farmers income as well as boost employment opportunities in the region.
Smt. Patel said that the country has set a $400 billion target for merchandise exports for 2021-22 and $262 billion of exports has already been achieved during April-November 2021-22 period. She said that a record export target of $43 billion has been set for agricultural products in 2021-22 and because of efforts by APEDA and farmers, this target would be achieved in the current fiscal.
Dr M Angamuthu, Chairman, APEDA spoke about the initiatives taken by APEDA for boosting exports from Purvanchal region. Shri Praveen Kumar Lakskar, District Magistrate, Mirzapur attended the meet as Chief Guest. The event was organized to commemorate the 75th year of Independence being celebrated with a theme of 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav'.
During the conference a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between leading exporters-Association and FPOs of Purvanchal region for increasing agricultural products exports. Export consignments of Non-Basmati Rice to China and Green chillies to the United Arab Emirates were flagged off by Smt Anupriya Patel and Dr Angamuthu, Chairman APEDA.
Senior officials from Uttar Pradesh government, Mirzapur district administration, APEDA, International Rice Research Institute, ICAR-India Institute of Vegetable Research and representatives of exporters associations, Farmer Producer Organizations  and other stakeholders attended the meeting.
Farmers mostly from the Mirzapur, Bhadohi, Varanasi, Ghazipur and Chandauli districts attended the Conference.
In July, 2021, for promoting agricultural crops exports and adherence to global practices, APEDA in collaboration with FPOs, traders, exporters, agricultural scientists, Uttar Pradesh government and other institutions had organized a meet at Varanasi. More than 200 farmers from the Varanasi region participated in the meet where agricultural scientists and officials from the leading institutes provided valuable inputs for promoting agricultural products exports from the region as well as adherence to Globally recognized Good Agricultural Practices  by farmers.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
FRP dues to Sugarcane Growers
Out of sugarcane dues payable of Rs.55247.24 crore on all India basis for sugar season 2016-17, sugarcane dues of Rs. 55188.54 crore on FRP basis have been paid to Sugarcane farmers. State-wise details of cane price payable and cane dues paid is at Annexure.
More than 99% of sugarcane dues payable for sugar season 2016-17 on FRP basis have been credited into the bank accounts of sugarcane farmers; and only Rs.58.70 crore cane dues are outstanding.
This information was given in a written reply by the Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Shri. Danve Raosaheb Dadarao in Rajya Sabha today.